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Exterior Painting - Common Mistakes
The outside of your house makes a powerful statement in terms of style and curb appeal. Don't let a bad exterior paint job ruin the look. When planning such a project, try to avoid these common mistakes.
- Hiring the wrong painting contractor--When looking for an exterior painting contractor, make sure you call references and also go visit the work. You want a painting contractor with an eye for detail and a flair for color selection. It helps to get advice from someone who knows how to blend paint colors with roofing, sidewalk and patio materials.
- Improper Prep Work--Detail is critical to a good exterior painting project. Look for a contractor who will properly clean, scrape and repair exterior materials before painting. Otherwise the exterior paint job will suffer and you'll end up redoing the work in a few years.
- Ignoring the Weather--While painters can paint in many conditions, there are times when they should not attempt the work. When the temperature falls below freezing for a few days or when rain is imminent, it often is best not to do exterior painting.
- Using An Unattractive Color Scheme--While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, try to go with a color palette that would appeal to a wide group of people. Make sure the trim colors offer some contrast against the main house colors, for example.
Exterior painting is an intense job, particularly on houses that have lots of trim, shutters and other visual elements to highlight. Spend some time looking for the right painting contractor who will focus on the details. Then listen to suggestions on the color selection. You may find a new palette that takes your exterior painting to a new level.
Faux Finishes
Faux painting uses fascinating techniques to create
unique effects and decorative finishes on walls and other solid surfaces. Faux,
meaning “false,” uses creative techniques to produce fake finishes that resemble
wallpapers and three dimensional effects. Also, new products have made it
possible to create plasters in unique patterns and styles.
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Oil vs. Latex Paint
Painting is one of the few home improvement projects that can instantly
transform a space. By simply adding a coat of fresh paint you can turn a
distressed space into a clean and consistent finish or even turn a dark dreary
space into a lively and bright one. Furthermore, by using a fresh coat of
high-quality paint you are making your surfaces easier to wash and more
abrasion-resistant.
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Using Quality Paint
When it comes to painting, about 90 percent of a good paint job is in the
preparation. This, however, doesn’t mean that the other 10% should be ignored.
Preparation gets the surface ready for paint, but if the paint isn’t of good
quality then it will soon fall apart from cracking, peeling and chipping. The
quality of the paint, therefore, is vital to a good, long lasting paint job.
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